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Salem-Keizer Transit Unveils New Paratransit Vans

Salem-News.com Staff

The MV-1 paratransit van is the only vehicle in the world built specifically for ADA purposes.

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In an effort to better serve people with disabilities, Salem-Keizer Transit has purchased three paratransit vans for CherryLift, an origin-to-destination transportation service for people whose disability prevents them from using Cherriots buses.

The new paratransit vans will reduce maintenance and fuel costs while improving accessibility.

Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Announce All-Stars

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The Volcanoes will have a heavy representation in the infield with three All-Star starters.

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The Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, in conjunction with the Northwest League president's office, have announced six players will participate in the 2014 Northwest League All-Star Game Tuesday, August 5 in Eugene, Oregon.

Three pitchers and three infielders will represent the Volcanoes on the South Division roster as Jose Reyes, E.J. Encinosa, Eury Sanchez, Christian Arroyo, Will Callaway, and Travious "T" Relaford will all make the trip to PK Park.

Body of Missing Keizer Man Found Near Albany

Robert Knupp worked for 17 years for Garten Services, Inc. in Salem as a janitor.

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The body of a missing Keizer man was found Wednesday morning in a field near Talbot, Ore. about 17 miles east of Salem.

Oregon State Police Criminal Investigations Division, with the assistance of Marion County Sheriff's Office, Keizer Police Department, and Marion County District Attorney's Office, are investigating the manner and cause of death of 54-year-old Robert Allen Knupp.